Coffee (Hotel AU)

Room 8

Richard Grayson was a very confused soul at that moment. His best friend wouldn't even look at him. What had he done?

That Sunday they were supposed to hang out, but Jamie canceled the last minute.

Something deep inside Dick's gut made him feel nauseous, but not in a sick way... it hurt his chest too.

He sighed as he leaned against the bar counter, eyes watching the usually preppy server, look distant as he just dropped off the plates with a half smile before that even faded.

"Dick? Are you all right?" Kori asked softly, gently poking her boyfriend's arm.

The man blinked before looking back at Kori, his beautifully tanned and fire haired girlfriend, "Sorry, I'm just conflicted... Jamie hasn't talked to me for almost a week, he's also so down..."

She hummed and bit her lip, "Dick... do you think... it may be because he might like you more than in a friend way?" She suggested.

"I- what? No... I don't think he has feelings for me." Dick looked concentrated.

"You may not think, but what does his actions tell you?" Kori slowly sipped her fire water.

It was then, Dick Grayson recalled that nervous expression and figure, asking for him to- "Oh my god, he was asking me out."

Kori laughed a bit, "Now you figured out the problem, you need to find the solution..."

Dick bit down inside his cheek, he stared at Jamie, a feeling he couldn't quite place burned in him. It felt so familiar yet so foreign.

"Dick, I think you already know the answer."

He sighed and looked at Kori, "It wouldn't be right to you..." he said to her, his voice quiet.

She smiled assuringly and rubbed his hand, "You are first and foremost my friend, Richard Grayson, and I think you need to seize this... from what I see, this is true love, one that only happens once in a lifetime..."

"Kori.... you are a saint." Dick exhaled, shaking his head slightly as a lazy grin spread on his face, "You're one of my best friends ever."

She grinned her pearly white teeth grin, "I know, now, if you will excuse me... I must be meeting up with Raven." She waved goodbye as she headed out.

Dick sucked in his courage and walked past Jason (whom was carrying boxes of liquor) and gently grabbed Jamie's wrist, spinning him around and placing his lips upon the other's.

It seemed like Jamie was in a trance but snapped out of it the moment Dick kissed him. The Brit closed his eyes and kissed back, wrapping his arms around Dick's neck.

There was a faint sound of applause, but they ignored it before slowly parting, "Why...?" Jamie breathed.

"Because, I realized I hurt the person I loved most." Dick replied with a small grin.

Jamie let out a breathless laugh and pressed their foreheads together, "You're an idiot..."

"I'm your idiot..."

"You're both idiots." Damian chided as he walked past them, dressed up nicer than usual but not too formal.

"Ooh, hot date?" Jamie asked teasingly.

"Humph! You'd like to know!" Damian huffed as he quickly walked through the restaurant.

"Hehe, it's Jon."

"Totally Jon."

"It's me."